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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/23.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/23.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/23.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Commit yourself to instruction; listen carefully to words of knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Apply your heart to instruction and your ear to words of knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Apply your heart to instruction, And your ears to words of knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Apply your heart to discipline, And your ears to words of knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Apply your heart to discipline And your ears to words of knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Apply your heart to discipline, And your ears to words of knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Bring your heart to discipline And your ears to words of knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Apply your heart to discipline And your ears to words of knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Apply yourself to discipline and listen to words of knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Apply yourself to discipline and listen to words of knowledge. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Apply thy heart unto instruction, And thine ears to the words of knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Listen to instruction and do your best to learn. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Live a more disciplined life, and listen carefully to words of knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Pay attention to your teacher and learn all you can. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Learn diligently, and listen to words of knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to the words of knowledge. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Apply your heart to instruction, and your ears to the words of knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Apply thy heart to instruction, and thy ears to the words of knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Apply your heart to instruction, and your ears to the words of knowledge. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Bring your heart to instruction, "" And your ear to sayings of knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Bring in to instruction thy heart, And thine ear to sayings of knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Bring thy heart to instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Let thy heart apply itself to instruction: and thy ears to words of knowledge. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Let your heart enter into doctrine, and let your ears enter into words of knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Apply your heart to instruction, and your ear to words of knowledge. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Apply your mind to instruction and your ear to words of knowledge.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Apply your heart to instruction, and your ears to the words of knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Bring your heart to instruction and your ear to the speech of knowledge.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Apply thy heart unto instruction, And thine ears to the words of knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Apply thine heart to instruction, and prepare thine ears for words of discretion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/23-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=4660" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/23.htm">True Riches</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>for their Redeemer is strong; He will take up their case against you. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: hā·ḇî·’āh (V-Hifil-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">Apply</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·be·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">your heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/4148.htm" title="4148: lam·mū·sār (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Discipline, chastening, correction. From yacar; properly, chastisement; figuratively, reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint.">to instruction</a> <a href="/hebrew/241.htm" title="241: wə·’ā·zə·ne·ḵā (Conj-w:: N-fdc:: 2ms) -- An ear. From 'azan; broadness. I.e. the ear.">and your ears</a> <a href="/hebrew/561.htm" title="561: lə·’im·rê- (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Speech, word. From 'amar; something said.">to words</a> <a href="/hebrew/1847.htm" title="1847: ḏā·‘aṯ (N-fs) -- Knowledge. From yada'; knowledge.">of knowledge.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>Do not withhold discipline from a child; although you strike him with a rod, he will not die.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-22.htm">James 1:22-25</a></span><br />Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. / For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, / and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-20.htm">Proverbs 4:20-21</a></span><br />My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. / Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/2-1.htm">Hebrews 2:1</a></span><br />We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/2-1.htm">Proverbs 2:1-5</a></span><br />My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you, / if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding, / if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a></span><br />Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/22-17.htm">Proverbs 22:17-19</a></span><br />Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise—apply your mind to my knowledge— / for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lips. / So that your trust may be in the LORD, I instruct you today—yes, you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a></span><br />Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-20.htm">Proverbs 19:20</a></span><br />Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-14.htm">2 Timothy 3:14-17</a></span><br />But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them. / From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. / All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-33.htm">Proverbs 8:33-34</a></span><br />Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it. / Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-28.htm">Luke 11:28</a></span><br />But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/1-5.htm">Proverbs 1:5</a></span><br />let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a></span><br />Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-31.htm">Proverbs 15:31-32</a></span><br />He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. / He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-23.htm">John 14:23-24</a></span><br />Jesus replied, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. / Whoever does not love Me does not keep My words. The word that you hear is not My own, but it is from the Father who sent Me.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Apply your heart to instruction, and your ears to the words of knowledge.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/23-19.htm">Proverbs 23:19</a></b></br> Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/2-2.htm">Proverbs 2:2-6</a></b></br> So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, <i>and</i> apply thine heart to understanding; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/5-1.htm">Proverbs 5:1,2</a></b></br> My son, attend unto my wisdom, <i>and</i> bow thine ear to my understanding: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/22-17.htm">Apply</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-15.htm">Discipline</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-17.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-9.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-7.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-6.htm">Instruction</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-17.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-21.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-21.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-9.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ecclesiastes/10-10.htm">Apply</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-13.htm">Discipline</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-19.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-17.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-15.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-23.htm">Instruction</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-19.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-23.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-23.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-25.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 23</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/23-1.htm">Consider carefully what is before you</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Apply your heart to instruction</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the importance of internalizing wisdom and understanding. In biblical context, the "heart" often represents the center of one's being, including emotions, will, and intellect. The call to "apply" suggests an active, intentional effort to embrace and live out the teachings of wisdom. This aligns with <a href="/deuteronomy/6-5.htm">Deuteronomy 6:5</a>, which commands loving God with all one's heart, soul, and strength, indicating a holistic commitment. Historically, the heart was seen as the seat of thought and decision-making, not just emotion, which underscores the comprehensive nature of this application. The instruction here can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate embodiment of divine wisdom and instruction (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</a>).<p><b>and your ears to words of knowledge</b><br>The "ears" symbolize attentiveness and readiness to listen. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, oral tradition was a primary means of transmitting knowledge, making listening a crucial skill. This phrase encourages a posture of humility and openness to learning, reminiscent of <a href="/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19</a>, which advises being quick to listen. The "words of knowledge" refer to insights and truths that align with God's wisdom, contrasting with the folly of the world. This echoes the prophetic call in <a href="/isaiah/55-3.htm">Isaiah 55:3</a> to incline one's ear and come to God, listening so that one's soul may live. The emphasis on listening also points to Jesus Christ, who often taught in parables, requiring attentive ears to discern deeper truths (<a href="/matthew/13-9.htm">Matthew 13:9</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His writings often focus on the pursuit of wisdom and understanding.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to whom much of the wisdom literature, including Proverbs, was originally addressed. The cultural and religious context of Israel is essential for understanding the application of these teachings.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wise.htm">The Wise</a></b><br>Throughout Proverbs, the wise are those who seek and apply God's instruction and knowledge, contrasting with the foolish who reject it.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_heart's_role_in_learning.htm">The Heart's Role in Learning</a></b><br>The heart, in Hebrew thought, is the center of one's being, encompassing mind, will, and emotions. Applying the heart to instruction means engaging fully and sincerely in the pursuit of wisdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/active_listening.htm">Active Listening</a></b><br>The verse emphasizes the importance of listening, not just hearing. This involves a deliberate effort to understand and internalize the words of knowledge.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/pursuit_of_godly_wisdom.htm">Pursuit of Godly Wisdom</a></b><br>True wisdom and knowledge come from God. Believers are encouraged to seek His guidance through prayer, study of Scripture, and the counsel of godly mentors.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continuous_growth.htm">Continuous Growth</a></b><br>The pursuit of wisdom is a lifelong journey. Believers should continually seek to grow in their understanding and application of God's truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_distraction.htm">Guarding Against Distraction</a></b><br>In a world full of competing voices, it is crucial to focus on God's instruction and not be swayed by worldly wisdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 23</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_your_home_show_your_beliefs.htm">How does discipline lead to wisdom and understanding?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_proverbs_4_1_ignore_bad_guidance.htm">Does the call to heed a father's instruction in Proverbs 4:1 ignore the possibility of flawed or harmful parental guidance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_'foolishness'_defined_today.htm">Proverbs 9:6 urges abandoning foolishness to truly live. How can 'foolishness' be objectively defined or measured in a modern, evidence-based society?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_gladys_aylward.htm">What defines a thought crime?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12</span> commences a new series of proverbs of wisdom. This general admonition is addressed to all, tutor and disciple, educator and educated. <span class="cmt_word">Apply thine heart unto instruction.</span> (For <span class="accented">musar</span>, "instruction," see note on Proverbs 1:2.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/23-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Apply</span><br /><span class="heb">הָבִ֣יאָה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·ḇî·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your heart</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבֶּ֑ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(lib·be·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to instruction</span><br /><span class="heb">לַמּוּסָ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(lam·mū·sār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4148.htm">Strong's 4148: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chastisement, reproof, warning, instruction, restraint</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and your ears</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝אָזְנֶ֗ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ā·zə·ne·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - fdc | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_241.htm">Strong's 241: </a> </span><span class="str2">Broadness, the ear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to words</span><br /><span class="heb">לְאִמְרֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’im·rê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_561.htm">Strong's 561: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something said</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of knowledge.</span><br /><span class="heb">דָֽעַת׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḏā·‘aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1847.htm">Strong's 1847: </a> </span><span class="str2">Knowledge</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/23-12.htm">Proverbs 23:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/23-12.htm">Proverbs 23:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/23-12.htm">Proverbs 23:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/23-12.htm">Proverbs 23:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/23-12.htm">Proverbs 23:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/23-12.htm">Proverbs 23:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/23-12.htm">Proverbs 23:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/23-12.htm">Proverbs 23:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/23-12.htm">Proverbs 23:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/23-12.htm">Proverbs 23:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/23-12.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 23:12 Apply your heart to instruction and your (Prov. 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